The "Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library" group was formed in 2010 when the historic Bellevue Avenue Library of Upper Montclair was closed, leaving a community without access to the books, movies, newspapers, and magazines on which they had depended on for nearly 96 years.
The structure lay dormant for months. After a tireless campaign, the Friends' group succeeded in re-opening the library, and have acted as the institution's caregivers, advocates, and watchdogs ever since. Founding Members: Sue Agte Raymond D. Aumack Susan B. Anderson Sarah R. Brocks John Downing, Jr. Jack Drucker Francesca Elms Trudy Fraser Diane A. McAveeney Lori McConnell Mary Catherine Moran Ed Robin Cordelia Siporin Ed John Skillin Ilmar Vanderer Past Presidents: Cordelia Siporin 2015-2022 Ed Robin 2014-2015 Raymond D. Aumack 2013-2014 Sue Agte 2012-2013 John Downing, Jr. 2011-2012 |
The Current Board of the
"Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library" Ilmar Vanderer, President Cordelia Siporin, Vice President Jonathan McDevitt, Treasurer Adam Grace, Secretary Dodie Barrington John Downing, Jr. |